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24gttghh on May 8, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: A lot we know about pirates is not true, and a lot...

I agree with the distinction, but I'm not sure it matters much to those being plundered.

rocqua on May 8, 2017 [–]

Obviously, but it might explain how governments supported privateers whilst despising pirates.

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